Here’s what you will need:
½ teaspoon yeast
1 cup warm water
2 ½ cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
½ cup Nutella
Cornmeal for dusting
1 egg, beaten with a tablespoon of water to use as an egg wash
Let’s get baking.
In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in ¼ cup of the water. Let sit for 10 minutes to activate.
Meanwhile, combine flour, salt, and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer. After add yeast and the remaining water, mix on low with a dough hook attachment. Turn speed up to medium, and knead dough for about 7 minutes.
Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover bowl loosely with plastic wrap, and then set in a warm place. The dough is ready when doubled in size – about an hour.
On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to form a rectangle, roughly 12 x 15”. Spread Nutella in an even layer on the surface, leaving a ½ inch border of dough. (I found it helpful to heat the Nutella in a microwave-safe bowl for about 30 seconds. This makes spreading it much easier.) Roll tightly and place on a parchment-lined / silicon-lined baking sheet that’s been sprinkled with cornmeal. Cut the dough down the middle with a knife, leaving one end intact. Twist ends overtop each other, making sure to turn cut side toward the top. Cover dough loosely with plastic wrap and let sit 20 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Brush surface of the bread with the egg wash. Bake bread for 20 minutes. Raise temperature to 425°F and bake until lightly browned on top, about 5-7 minutes more.* Remove from oven, and let cool before serving.
*My bread got a little bit darker then I would have liked. Keep a close eye on your bread when you increase the temperature.
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Tuesday 1 April 2014
The Sacred Call
TEXT: MATTHEW 10:1-15
Key verse: “And as ye go, preach,
saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand” (Mathew 10:7).
Fishing, as an occupation does
require much training, teaching, guidance, commitment, consecration and hard
work. Soul winning is compared to fishing, except that the soul winner
‘catches’ souls into the kingdom of God.
In our text, the time had come for
our Lord Jesus Christ to try out the men He had chosen as disciples and pioneer
soul winners. He thus sent them out, as it would appear that they had completed
their probation. The ministry of reconciling men to God is a great trust. Those
chosen, therefore to carry out this task should only be those that are found
fit. The disciples had been with Christ for sometime. They had watched Him,
observed His methods, received instructions and assimilated His teachings. They
had asked questions on knotty issues and had obtained clarifications. It was
now time to go out and put their knowledge into practice. Though the manner and
method by which believers are called today and commissioned may be different,
the task of reconciling men to God remains the same. The urgency that Jesus
communicated to the disciples as they were sent out has not changed either.
Thousands today, die each minute and go to a Christless eternity in hell. How
we need to urgently rescue the perishing.
When healing and deliverance follow
the preaching of the gospel, repentance from sin and new life in Christ must
not be relegated to the background. If men must make heaven and escape eternal
damnation in hell, what they need is unrelenting warning against sin and its
consequences. Pastors, preachers and true believers must address themselves to
this task as true disciples of Jesus Christ.
Are you a Christian, born again and
cleansed by the blood of Jesus Christ shed at Calvary? The commandment from the
Master comes to you today ‘Go and tell men that the kingdom of God is at hand’.
Persuade them to repent and believe the gospel. This is a sacred call that true
believers cannot lay aside.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Christians owe
the world the gospel message.
Monday 31 March 2014
The Ten Behaviors That Keep You Single
If you are single, but would rather not be, I am sure you have given
significant thought about why. I know what you’re thinking: Why is it that you
don’t have a man yet certain people around you seem to hop (sometimes effortlessly)
from one relationship to another? Well, one answer is it may not be your
season. For many, it is as simple as that.
However, for others, it’s actually the right time but they’re practicing the wrong behaviors and essentially standing in their own way. (Now, before you get upset with me, just listen.) Here are 10 things I have personally witnessed my single female clients and friends do that keep them single. Are you guilty too?
However, for others, it’s actually the right time but they’re practicing the wrong behaviors and essentially standing in their own way. (Now, before you get upset with me, just listen.) Here are 10 things I have personally witnessed my single female clients and friends do that keep them single. Are you guilty too?
You Don't Believe In Love: If you truly think you are destined to live life alone
or you are of the thought that Michelle Obama married the “last good man on
earth,” you’ll be right. Why? Because our belief is our reality.
You Hold On to Someone Who Isn't Available: There are many reasons someone may not be available
to date. Is he separated or married? Perhaps he is living with his girlfriend?
If you hold on to such a person, fully knowing you are shared with someone
else, you illustrate the lowest form of self-love and that won't get you where
you want to go.
You Don't Believe Him When He Tells You the Truth: Many times, men will directly tell you their outlook
on the relationship. They’ll say things like, “I’m not interested in anything
serious” or “I don’t see myself being married.” If you hear anything similar,
don’t think you’re the one person who can and will change his perspective.
Trust me, you can’t; you won’t. Moreover, you’ll just end up wasting your time
and resources. You only have power to change yourself.
Being a Toxic Date: Toxic dates are the ones who complain all the time. They are the ones
who always blame you. They may always turn things around to make it someone
else’s fault. They overreact to bad events. If all of this sounds familiar,
"they" could be you. Toxic people are a huge energy drain. No matter
how outwardly attractive or successful someone is, toxicity just ain’t sexy.
You Do Nothing Differently: My favorite question to ask prospective clients is:
“How many dates have you gone on in the last two years?” Most answer “zero.”
(FYI - The average single in the U.S. has not been on one date in the last two
years). Then my second question is always, “Are you happy with your number?”
Most say no. My final question is always, “What are you doing differently to
change it?” Most say “nothing.” The bottom line is that in every aspect of our
life (dating included) we can’t do the same old thing and expect different
results.
You Take Bad Advice from Friends and Family: I have written a full chapter on this in my book. Your
friends are not relationship experts. Your loved ones often give bad advice.
It’s well meaning, but awful, dating advice because they aren’t objective.
Plus, they aren’t therapists or dating experts.
You Commit Too Soon: A top dating mistake that I see my clients make often is going from
casually dating someone to exclusively dating that someone within a short
period of time. This is a widespread issue. In 2012, the average U.S. couple
became exclusive within just five dates. This is much too soon. Why, because it
takes time to observe their values and it you also don’t know someone until you
have witnessed them in a time of adversity.
You're Lowering Your Standards to Compete: If you are concerned that because there are “so many
women” vying for the man you are interested in you must “compete” and do things
not within your value structure (like have sex earlier than planned), stop it.
The moment you bend on your boundaries is the moment you begin to bully
yourself.
You're Adhering to Ultimatums: Love is not selfish. Love doesn’t come with strings
attached. If you have to give in to get him, get out.
Being List Obsessed: Do you chase after preferences? (You know, like he must be 6-foot tall
and have perfect teeth?) We all have preferences and there is absolutely
nothing wrong with that. The problem is when we don’t secure our own needs
first. These are what I call in my book, “your relationship vitals” (values,
personality type, non-starters, and attraction traits) and become obsessed with
them opposed to what’s on a list of frills.
Health: 5 Health Areas for Parents to Monitor With Their Kids
There is nothing I enjoy more than raising my four children, but I have
found it to be a challenge to raise healthy-weight children in today’s society.
With the tripling of the child obesity rate in our country, there are record
numbers of children experiencing health problems that a generation ago were
primarily observed in adults.
As a physician's assistant
in family medicine, my job is not only to treat patients for their various
health problems, but also to educate patients on ways to prevent diseases.
Lifestyle changes can be
challenging, but when I took a successful child obesity intervention and
prevention program that I had implemented in my community, the “Family Fitness
Challenge,” and brought it to my church, I found that by combining current
medical research about behaviors associated with obesity along with Bible
verses to meditate on, it further inspired parents to make changes in their
household that had a huge impact on the health of their entire family.
While there are multiple
contributors to the child obesity epidemic, here are five areas that parents
need to pay the most attention to:
1. Sleep. Research
shows that people who regularly sleep too little and at the wrong time suffer
long-lasting consequences: an increase in obesity and risk of diabetes, heart
disease and other health problems. American children are the most
sleep-deprived in the world. Children should get 10 to 12 hours of sleep at
night, teenagers eight to nine, and adults eight.
“Let us, therefore, make
every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will fall by following their
example of disobedience” (Heb. 4:11, NIV).
2. Eat enough produce. The
recommendations for the servings of produce came out when it was discovered
that five servings was the minimum daily amount that was needed to reduce heart
disease, cancers and obesity. According to the American Heart Association, the
cardiovascular health of today’s youth is foreshadowing bad news for their
adult years and the future of our country’s public health, after a survey found
that less than 1 percent of teenagers in America met this ideal dietary goal.
“At the end of the ten days
they looked healthier and better nourished than any of the young men who ate
the royal food. So the guard took away their choice food and the wine they were
to drink and gave them vegetables instead” (Dan. 1:15-16).
3. Limit media time. Of
all the areas I speak to patients about, our society’s excessive amount of time
spent on media is the habit that poses the greatest challenge. Most parents
underestimate the amount of time their kids spend on media. Current data
reveals that U.S. children spend an average of 7.5 hours a day staring at
screens. This screen time is affecting their physical activity, slowing their
metabolism, interfering with their sleep cycles, exposing them to toxic
advertising, and taking over time that could be spent interacting with family,
friends, honing their artistic skills or growing their spiritual life. It is
recommended that children limit screen time to two hours or less a day. With
the excess time that children and adults are spending on screens, their hearts
and minds are being continuously bombarded with the material and sometimes
corrupt values of the world.
“Finally, brothers and
sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is
pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or
praiseworthy—think about such things” (Phil. 4:8).
4. Get enough physical
activity. According to a recent study, Americans are spending eight hours
a day barely moving. Couch-potato adults are now raising couch-potato children.
With physical activity no longer being scheduled into our daily lives, our
society is experiencing the negative health consequences that accompany it. The
Bible talks about when Mary and Joseph had the job of raising Jesus and how he
“grew in wisdom and stature,” meaning they looked out for his intellectual
health as well as his physical health.
It is recommended that
children get at least one hour of exercise a day. As a working mother of four,
I find this advice to be impractical—at the end of the day, I have no idea how
much time each of my children have spent exercising. I needed a watchdog to
make sure my kids are getting the exercise they need. My easy solution has been
to invest in pedometers for everyone in my family. By having our brood wear
pedometers, I can ensure that my children (and their parents) get the minimum
of 10,000 steps recommended daily.
“And Jesus grew in wisdom
and stature, and in favor with God and man” (Luke 2:52).
5. Drink more water. Soda
and other sugary drinks are the No. 1 source of calories in many Americans' diets
and the food item most commonly linked to weight problems. The average American
gets an extra 300 calories a day in the form of liquids. By replacing liquid
calories with water, it is possible to see a dramatic impact on weight problems
in a short period of time.
“Let anyone who is thirsty
come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of
living water will flow from within them” (John 7:37-38).
Don’t Turn Him Away
TEXT: MATTHEW 11:16-30
Key verse: “Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and
lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls” (Matthew 11:29).
Most men are guilty of what social psychologists define as “projection,”
that is, always seeing your faults in others, magnifying others’ faults and
never looking inwards to locate your faults in yourself.
This is the context in which Christ spoke in our text. Immediately after
appreciating John the Baptist and his ministry among the people, Jesus turned
His attention to the response of the obstinate and unbelieving generation,
which both John and Himself ministered unto.
Jesus condemned the attitude of the people. Since God’s will is for all
men to be saved, He uses a variety of means and methods for the conversion and
salvation of souls. The Jews of Jesus’ days refused every proposition offered
by Him. No matter what He said or did, they took the opposite view. They were
cynical and skeptical because He challenged their comfortable, secure and
self-centered lives. They, therefore, criticised John the Baptist because he
fasted and drank no wine. They disparaged Jesus because He ate and drank with
publicans and sinners. The real objection to both men of course, was how their
lives and ministries exposed the ignorance and hypocrisy of these religious
people.
The ancient cities of Tyre, Sidon and Sodom were destroyed for their
wickedness and sin. Jesus upbraided His own generation that if these ancient
cities had seen His works, they would have repented in ashes and sackcloth.
Bethsaida, Chorazin and Capernaum saw Jesus’ mighty works yet did not believe.
They would suffer even greater punishment than that of the wicked cities which
did not see Jesus. In the same vein, nations and cities with churches on every
corner will have no excuse on judgment day if they do not repent and believe.
The Bible says, “The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that
forget God” (Psalm 9:17). And which individual will ever stand before God,
justified for blatantly refusing to heed the entreaties to surrender to Christ,
while here on earth?
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Change your heavy load for Christ’s light burden.
Sunday 30 March 2014
Prayer For New Week
I decree and declare that every power that is delaying your progress shall be destroyed today in Jesus name. Arise & Shine, it's your season of manifestation. Though you have failed in the past, but as from today, God will make you a reference point for success in Jesus name!.
Whether the devil likes it or not, like Job the Lord will give you double for
your trouble in Jesus Name! Your great dreams, aspirations n revelations
will surely manifest. You will not live in the shadow of God's master-plan for
your life In Jesus Name!
Even if you have made the worst mistake and missed the road to the top, Christ
will cause all things to work for your good. You will recover from all your loses in Jesus
Name.
Happy New Week and New Month Of April Ahead From Us Adenike Salako Blog's World.
SHE TOOK IT BY FORCE
When she heard about Jesus, she came behind Him in the crowd and touched
His garment. Mark 5: 27
The traditions of this woman's society required a woman with an issue of
blood to stay indoors because she was 'unclean'.
After waiting for twelve years and hiding in the shadows, she probably
said to herself, 'enough is enough. I am tired of pain and shame.'
She set her own agenda for change and began a process that totally
transformed her life. But her journey of change was not an easy one.
She had to overcome some stumbling blocks. Her journey started from
behind the crowd.
She was behind but she was not deterred by her placement. She was
confronted with a crowd of people who were all trying to get to the same Jesus
she wanted to get to.
Although there were many in contention with her, she was not
discouraged.
She came from behind and pressed through the rough and tumbling mob
surrounding Jesus although she was feeble in strength. She did not make excuses
nor gave herself any respite.
When she finally got to Jesus, she reached out and executed her agenda.
She put her faith into action. She reached out and touched the hem of Jesus'
garment. That is faith in action.
She overcame:
1. Long-term disappointment
2. Physical weakness
3. Personal embarrassment
4. Society's rejection
5. Physical barriers: the crowd of people
You can also reach out in faith and set a new agenda for your life if
you press on without wavering.
Prayer: Help me Lord, to press through all obstacles until i have
touched your power.
Scriptural Reading: Mark 5:21-43
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